The Cerebral Celebrity : What Are These Famous Folks Reading

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Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read – Groucho Marx

Reading opens our minds to a world of possibilities, without ever having to leave the couch. Whether it is to grow your knowledge or for sheer pleasure of it, reading opens our senses to what is possible. It improves cognitive and psychological abilities of the brain.

It is no wonder then that some of the most admired people have been and are voracious readers. Spending time with books helps them hone their craft and broaden their horizons to scale heights few have ever been to. From Oscar Wilde to Oprah and Sheldon Cooper to Stephen King, the common thread running across is their love of books.

See what your favorite celebrities have on their night stand in this infographic from bid4papers.